[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Nissequogue as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 10-20-2009 by L.L. No. 4-2009]
The title of this article is "Alternate Members Act (Planning
Board and Board of Appeals)." This article shall apply to the appointment,
terms, functions and powers of alternate members appointed to serve
on the duly appointed Planning Board of the Village of Nissequogue
(the "Village") or the duly appointed Board of Appeals of the Village.
It is sometimes difficult to maintain a quorum on the Planning
Board and the Board of Appeals because members are ill, on extended
vacation or find they have a conflict of interest situation on a specific
matter before such Board. In such instances, official business cannot
be conducted which may delay or impede adherence to required timelines.
The use of alternate members in such instances is hereby authorized
pursuant to the provisions of this article.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
An individual appointed by the Village Mayor to serve on
the Planning Board or the Board of Appeals when a regular member of
the Planning Board or the Board of Appeals is unable to participate
on an application or matter before the respective Board, as provided
herein.
The duly appointed Board of Appeals of the Village.
The duly appointed Planning Board of the Village.
An individual appointed by the Village Mayor to serve on
the Planning Board or the Board of Appeals pursuant to the provisions
of the local law or ordinance which first established the Planning
Board or the Board of Appeals.
A.
The Board of Trustees of the Village hereby enacts this article to
provide a process for appointing alternate members of the Planning
Board or the Board of Appeals. These individuals would serve when
regular members are absent or unable to participate on an application
or matter before the respective Board.
B.
Alternate members of the Planning Board or Board of Appeals shall
be appointed by the Village Mayor or other duly authorized appointing
authority, for a term of five years.
C.
The chairperson of the Planning Board or the chairperson of the Board
of Appeals may designate an alternate member to substitute for a regular
member when such regular member is unable to participate on an application
or matter before the Board. When so designated, the alternate member
shall possess all the powers and responsibilities of such regular
member of the Board. Such designation shall be entered into the minutes
of the initial meeting at which the substitution is made.
D.
All provisions of state law relating to Planning Board or Board of
Appeals member eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility
of office and service on other boards, as well as any provisions of
any local law, ordinance or regulation relating to training, continuing
education, compensation and attendance, shall also apply to alternate
members.
This article is hereby adopted pursuant to the provisions of
New York Municipal Home Rule Law § 10. It is the intent
of the Board of Trustees of the Village pursuant to New York Municipal
Home Rule Law § 10, to supersede the provisions of:
